Yesterday we had the wonderful opportunity of seeing the band play at the school followed by lots of dancing and performances by the different grades at the school. When we pulled up in our three-wheelers I couldn’t believe it; the band were waiting for us at the school gates in their brand new uniform and it was clear by the expressions on their faces how proud they felt. It was so amazing to hear them play and from what Della and Don have said it seems as if they have come a long way since February. After this the children did many dances and songs; one of which was the English national anthem which caused us some embarrassment as we didn’t know the words past the second verse! Then there was lunch for us, provided by the some of the parents; I had my first try of eating with my fingers which actually did add a lot of flavour to the food!
Later in the day we went to buy some more energy efficient light bulbs in order to reduce the energy bills of the school. We also bought 2 bins to stop the area around the back of the school from getting so covered in rubbish. I was surprised at the cost of a simple black bin which cost around £40 and explains why there is so much rubbish on the street!
We also gave the pictures done by the Village School in Hampstead to the principal and they are already displayed on the school walls. All in all, it was an amazing day and seeing the kids at the school who were so enthusiastic and welcoming really made me realise how important all the fundraising is to continually support them and ensure that they have the best education possible.
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